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320 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Hastings, MI 49058
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What would get you to a COA party? Our entertainment is good, the food is tasty, and the company is quite fine (if I can say so). Tell me what would make you want to attend. More games, less games? More intellectual offerings? Should there be more physical activity? Would you want to get dressed up? Creatively speaking, there are things within my power. How-ever, please understand that each party has its own limited budget and the menu is also somewhat controlled by other sources. If transportation is keeping you from the parties, let me know. I would like to hear from you. My contact information is listed to the right of this article. Festively Yours, Colleen Acker
LET’S
PARTY!!
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The County Sage
Have you signed up for
the Summer Picnic yet?
This year will feature
music from Dusty Chaps
and friends, ice cream
novelties from Schwan’s,
and lawn games
Dusty Chaps, also
known as Dale Thomas,
is a master guitarist in
the field of Country and
Swing. He developed
his talents early in life
while he lived n Buffalo,
New York. Dale has
toured nationally with
musical acts such as Roy
Clark, Johnny Rodriguez,
Eddie Rabbit, and Gene
Watson. He has ap-
peared on Austin City
Limits backing Roy Clark
and Gatemouth Brown.
If excellent music isn’t
enough to get your seat at the table, then con-
sider playing imaginative
lawn games at your lei-
sure. An oversized ring
toss will be one of the
offerings, as well as a
croquet style game, and
washers. Feel free to
start your own game of
tag or leap frog. After
all, we are all kids at
heart.
Summer Picnic
Theater Helps Senior Health
Five Ways the Theater Helps Senior Health
1. Theater Taps into
Our Humanity: Watch-
ing others laugh, love,
fight, and resolve con-
flict promotes a connec-
tion amongst people
and causes us to exam-ine our own personal
relationships.
2. Feel New Emotions:
We experience em-
pathy through the
characters. 3. Laughter is the Best
Medicine: Laughter
reduces stress and
increases endor-
phins.
August 1, 2019
Inside this issue:
August Menu 2
August
Calendar
3
September
Calendar
4
September is
Falls
Prevention
Month
5
6 Steps to
Prevent a Fall
5
Interested in
Acting?
5
Note from the
Editor
6
barry county commission on aging
Thomas’ first band in
Buffalo, NY 1967
Admission for those 60 and
better is $4.00 Guests under 60 pay $6.
Paid RSVP by August 7.
Price will go up $1.00 after
that date and you will not be
eligible for door prizes.
4. It’s Never Too Late to
Act! Acting improves
cognition and social
engagement.
5. New Experiences and
Expanding Social Net-
works: Camaraderie
and something to look
forward to can posi-
tively affect seniors’
well being.
For the most up to date
information on the
Commission on Aging,
check out our Facebook
page and website.
Would you like to be on
our mailing list? Contact
Colleen at 269-948-4856
or email
cacker@barrycounty.org
GET CONNECTED
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August Menu
poor lighting. Make simple
home modifications, such as
adding grab bars in the bath-
room, a second handrail on
stairs, and non-slip paint on
outdoor steps.
Myth 5: Muscle strength and
flexibility can’t be regained. Reality: While we do lose
muscle as we age, exercise can
partially restore strength and
flexibility. It’s never too late to
start an exercise program. Even
if you’ve been a “couch potato”
your whole life, becoming active
now will benefit you in many
ways—including protection
from falls.
Here is a list of
contacts for more
information on how
you can share your
talent!
THORNAPPLE PLAYERS
HASTINGS
Norma Jean Acker 269-945-2332
Did you know that 1 in 4
Americans aged 65+ falls
every year? Falls are the
leading cause of fatal and
non-fatal injuries for older
Americans.
To promote greater aware-
ness and understanding here
are 5 common myths—and
the reality—about older
adult falls:
Myth 1: Falling happens to
other people, not to me.
Reality: The truth is that 1 in
4 older adults fall every year in
the U.S.
Myth 2: Falling is something
normal that happens as you get
older.
Reality: Falling is not a normal
part of aging. Strength and
balance exercises, managing
your medications, having your
vision checked and making your living environment safer
are all steps you can take to
prevent a fall.
Myth 3: If I limit my activity, I
won’t fall. Reality: Some people believe
There are local theater
groups who would love
to hear from you. Even
if the stage isn’t calling,
there are many volun-
teer opportunities in
taking tickets, costum-ing, backstage, hair and
make up, lights, and
sound.
September is Falls Prevention Month National Council on Aging, Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls
that the best way to prevent
falls is to stay at home and limit
activity. Not true. Performing
physical activities will actually
help you stay independent, as
your strength and range of
motion benefit from remaining
active. Social activities are also
good for your overall health.
Myth 4: As long as I stay at
home, I can avoid falling.
Reality: Over half of all falls
take place at home. Inspect
your home for fall risks. Fix
simple but serious hazards such
as clutter, throw rugs, and
Interested in Acting?
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DELTON ACT
DELTON
Jen Gallawy Kalee Will Eichelberger
Facebook Page
VILLAGE PLAYERS OF
MIDDLEVILLE
Sandy Kirchinger Facebook Page
SKITS AND GIGGLES
TRAVELING TROUPE
Renae Feldpausch
269-907-0712